Monthly Archives: January 2019
The Wartime Sisters – Lynda Loigman
You would never think that Ruth and Millie were sisters. Ruth, three years older, was the responsible one, rather plain looking, very smart, and you could count on her to always do the right thing. But expectations were high for … Continue reading
The Wicked King – Holly Black
The sequel to The Cruel Prince opens with all of Jude’s plans coming to fruition. Oak is safely growing up in the human world until he comes of age to rule, replacing Cardan. Cardan now rules, temporarily, but is well … Continue reading
The Legend of Sally Jones – Jakob Wegelius
Last year, Delecorte Press published The Murderer’s Ape and I thought it was terrific. So very unique. I recently ordered a hardback of The Legend of Sally Jones published by Pushkin Press and not readily available in the US. The … Continue reading
Code Name: Lise – The True Story of the Woman Who Became WWII’s Most Highly Decorated Spy – Larry Loftis
Odette was born and raised in France. Her father died a hero in the First World War, and every Sunday afternoon she and her brother placed flowers on his grave. Her Grandfather told the children that in twenty or twenty-five … Continue reading
Once Upon a River – Diane Setterfield
There was a tradition at the Swan, an ancient inn on the banks of the Thames. It was a tradition of storytelling. Joe Bliss was very good at storytelling. His wife ran the inn. Joe told the stories. And it … Continue reading
The Au Pair – Emma Rous
Seraphine is in her father’s study at the estate on the Norfolk coast. Still shocked by her father’s accidental death, she’s struggling to clear the mass of papers and photographs, unhappy with the fact that there are no early pictures … Continue reading
Rewrite: Loops in the Timescape – Gregory Benford
Charlie’s life hasn’t been the greatest. He is a rather ordinary history professor, going through a divorce. But when he gets hit by a truck, he wakes up in his bed instead of a hospital. Things get weird when he … Continue reading
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